Lakemba bin day & collection schedule
Canterbury-Bankstown City · NSW 2195
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Lakemba waste collection overview
Lakemba sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown City area of NSW, postcode 2195, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 14km South-West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Haldon Street, known for its Lebanese cuisine.
Collection days in Lakemba are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Below is the Lakemba rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Canterbury-Bankstown City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2195
- Location: 14km South-West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Lakemba have?
Lakemba homes get the bins below from Canterbury-Bankstown City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
Lakemba bin day at a glance
In an apartment building, bin night is a team effort. Knowing the day is your part.
Your council coordinates collections across thousands of properties. This one's yours.
About your council's collection service
Lakemba falls under Canterbury-Bankstown City for waste and recycling collections.
- Canterbury-Bankstown City provides a kerbside collection service in Lakemba, covering general waste and recycling.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the Canterbury-Bankstown City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit Canterbury-Bankstown City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection
Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.
Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.
Frequently asked questions
How often is recycling collected in Lakemba?
Canterbury-Bankstown City collects recycling fortnightly. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
What happens if I miss bin night in Lakemba?
General waste catches up next week, but Canterbury-Bankstown City collects recycling fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Canterbury-Bankstown City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Lakemba?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Canterbury-Bankstown City runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- Know your fortnight. Lakemba alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
- Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Canterbury-Bankstown City tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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